Three subjects are in the 70’s TerraNova Three subjects are in the 80’s

Two subjects are in the 70’s TerraNova Four subjects in the 80’sOne subject in the 70’s TerraNova TerraNova Kaiserslautern High School TerraNova Cohort (SY 09-10- SY 11-12) SRI Scores 2011-2012 AP Scores Continuous Improvement KHS increased the number of AP students from 86 to 159! KHS increased the number of AP exams taken from 146 to 226! In 2013 we are expecting 318 exams!

Overall KHS students exceeded the: DoDEA average DoDEA pass rate National pass rate At KHS KHS has the potential to grow even more scholar awards with the new offerings they have included in the curriculum and the upward turn of participants and numbers of exams being taken. These numbers WILL grow! PSAT 10th Grade 2011-2012 PSAT 11th Grade 2011-2012 SAT Data used to select the current goalsSRI Terra NovaPSAT critical thinking The goals were selected in 2010, modified in 2011 and reaffirmed for 2012. Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Data used to measure increases in student performanceLocal Assessment:Cornell Notes Costa Level Three Questions The analysis of data indicates that our two strategies are effective, but a weakness is noted in summarization of Cornell notes. Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Increases since the goal was selected

Continuous growth in all subject areas, except for math. A specific intervention was developed for math: Polya's four step formula – I CAN. Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Kaiserslautern High School’s DataWhat Does It All Mean? Exemplary programs or processes at the school:

1 to 1 LaptopsFlipped Mastery MathBeginning Project Based Learning in some classroomsMentoring ProgramTeen ClinicTech ed. (STEM)JROTC PE programBeginning discussions of a movement to PLC’s Kaiserslautern High School You Are Here 1 to 1 Laptops in useCornell notes being taken or usedCosta Level Type Three QuestionsHypothesizing, explaining , analyzing, making predictions, compare and contrast type questions

Students engaged in active learning

Model citizens in a diverse and global society. What you will be seeing and hearing throughout your visit: This is the Big Picture of Kaiserslautern High School. Preparing students for their Future. Kaiserslautern High School Summary Mr. Dana FrancisMs. Linda RickerDr. Cynthia JacksonMr. Andrew DagerMr. Swink PattersonMr. Glenn PearrowMs. Jen ArnoldMs. Paola BerdecioMr. Mitch TobiasMs. Deborah Standiford Mr. Corey Sullivan Our Continuous Improvement Team (CSI) members will now take you on a tour: Making the AdvancED Standards come Alive. SILT OverviewWhere we WERE Where we ARE Where we are GOING…. GOALS1) All students will increase their critical thinking skills across the curriculum. At KHS critical thinking skills means the process of determining the authenticity, accuracy, or value of something; characterized by the ability to seek reasons and alternatives, perceive the total situation, and change one’s view based on evidence.

INTERVENTION: Modified Lecture and Active Learning

2) All students will increase their literacy skills across the curriculum. At KHS literacy skills means developing reading skills focused on summarizing, question generating, clarifying, and predicting.

INTERVENTION: The 5 Why’s/Questioning (Costa) Overview “Then & Now” GOALS1) All students will increase their critical thinking skills across the curriculum. At KHS critical thinking skills means the process of determining the authenticity, accuracy, or value of something; characterized by the ability to seek reasons and alternatives, perceive the total situation, and change one’s view based on evidence.

INTERVENTION: Modified Lecture and Active Learning

2) All students will increase their literacy skills across the curriculum. At KHS literacy skills means developing reading skills focused on summarizing, question generating, clarifying, and predicting.

1) By June 2012, all students will continue to increase their critical thinking skills by developing and explaining strategies, modeling problem situations and solutions, and explaining the solution process across the curriculum as measured by the selected system-wide and school based assessments.

INTERVENTION: Modified Lecture and Active Learning

2) By June 2012, all students will demonstrate increased literacy skills across the curriculum. At KHS, literacy skills means developing reading skills focused on summarizing, question generating, clarifying, predicting, and following multi-level direction as measured by the selected system-wide and school based assessments.INTERVENTION: Costa’s Questions Overview “Then & Now” Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING.....2010-2011 Overview “Then & Now” Overview “Then & Now” CSI Leadership changed from 1 CSI Chair to.. CSI Leadership Team of 7 +1 = 8 People (including the FRS)

WHAT CHANGED?????Incentive: Syllabus (college credit)Everyone invited to attend the district level trainingUtilized district & area ISS (all content areas)PD during the duty day for collaborationAccountability for monitoring, evaluating, & documenting local assessments Overview “Then & Now” Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING....2011-2012 Overview “Then & Now” Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING....2012-2013 Overview “Then & Now” Kaiserslautern High School’s (KHS) Mission Statement:To provide a challenging, comprehensive education for students to become model citizens in a diverse and global society.

Everything we do is for our students--they define the purpose and direction for the schoolBridges from high school skills and knowledge to being successful in the 21st century Guides everyday teaching, learning, leading, & planning Standard 1: Purpose and Direction DODEA/DoDDS/DSOAdministrative leadershipPrincipal – Dr. SmithAssistant Principals – Mr. Francis, Ms. RickerGrowth of Leadership TeamPLTs/CollaborationFocused on leadership in each classroomStakeholdersParents, students and teachers

NEXT STEPS: Increase stakeholder collaboration and involvement Standard 2: Leadership and School Governance Collaboration in an effort to determine what excellence looks like at KHS.A shift to a culture of vertical and horizontal collaboration is in process..Common assessments in Math, Foreign Language and Government coursesComprehensive 3-step vertical fitness plan in PEMusic & Foreign Language vertical collaboration with KMSRobotics partnership with Technische Universität Kaiserslautern

Department PLTs/PLCs Cross-Curricular collaborationThe development of purposeful common assessments is in process across departments. Standard 3: Teaching and Learning 1:1 laptop initiative 21st Century learning environment Project based learningFormative assessments are nearly universalDoDEA Curriculum Standards drive instructionSupport from district ISS personnel Curriculum trainings provided by DSO Standard 3: Teaching and Learning Support systems for students of KHS are varied and extensive

Assistance for academic and social support through the KHS mentorship programDeployment support for students with parents serving down rangePsychological support through the school psychologist and counseling office After school tutoring program for all students Comprehensive student health support through the teen clinic Technology support for students and teachers Support for high achieving students Scholarship support ASACS counselor support Standard 4: Resources & Support Systems Resources are acquired and utilized in accordance with DODEA standards and practices to allow for the most efficient and effective performance at KHSAdministrative officer full time position to ensure systematic upkeepNEXT STEP: Continue and expand the supports we have in place for students Standard 4: Resources & Support Systems Data from comprehensive assessments is used to drive instruction at KHSMultiple standardized assessmentsRubrics for Cornell note taking used across all curriculumStandard based classroom assessments Frequent opportunities for discussion and data analysisCommon assessmentsProjects, PBLs and Unit exams Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement Assessment data is used to evaluate our needs and improve our School.Stakeholders understand the importance of using assessment data to drive our interventions and improvement goals.

NEXT STEPS:

Teachers would like to increase their use of assessment data in lesson planning (through increased collaboration assessment data will become more comprehensive). Common Semester Exams, Cross Curricular Team meetings, more Professional Development. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement .....On to the tour.... Collaborative analysis of curriculum and instructionCollaborative development of a true instruction/assessment/data analysisProviding shared time for professional development and the opportunity for teachers to work together collaborativelyContinuing development of Professional Learning Communities Challenges and Opportunities Mission/Purpose: To provide a challenging, comprehensive education for students to become model citizens in a diverse and global society.

Vision/Direction:Respect for self and othersAcademics firstIntegrityDedication and determinationEnthusiasm for learning, Excellence, Ensuring success for all Responsibility Skills in the academic and technical arenas

Goals: Goal 1: Students will increase analytical skills. Goal 2: Students will increase skills in comprehension of written and oral language Look at the Continuous Improvement!!!!Reductions in the bottom quarter increases in the top two quarters. ....each year, a BETTER step towards IMPROVEMENT! Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING.....2007-2008 Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING.....2008-2009 Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING.....2009-2010 Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING.....2010-2011 Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING.....2011-2012 NEXT STEPS:

Common summative assessmentsProject Based AssessmentsSchool-wide participation in vertical and horizontal collaboration Where are we now/Where are we going?We are focused on building:Collaboration within Professional Learning CommunitiesLeading to the use of formative and common assessments which will help guide our instructionOur Evidence: CSI Leadership changed from 1 CSI Chair to………….. CSI Leadership Team of 5 People

WHAT CHANGED?????Incentive: Syllabus (college credit)Independent choicesResearch-based best practiceUtilized district & area ISS (all content areas)PD during the duty day for collaborationPlanning/pacing guides February & October 2012 January 2013 Standard 4 Self-Assessment (Average Rating) February & October 2012 January 2013 Standard 5 Self-Assessment (Average Rating) February & October 2012 January 2013 Overview AdvancED Self-Assessment Average Rating: Dr. Tony Wagner has identified what he calls a "global achievement gap," which is the leap between what even our best schools are teaching, and the must-have skills of the future:

Critical thinking and problem-solvingCollaboration across networks and leading by influenceAgility and adaptabilityInitiative and entrepreneurialismEffective oral and written communicationAccessing and analyzing informationCuriosity and imaginationCritical thinkingProblem solving Standard 1: Purpose and Direction Goals and Strategies were determined from the breakdown of data and were selected to ensure we accomplish the mission:

Engage all students in active learningAddress every type of student Support their individual needs Help them be successful

NEXT STEP: Get a larger and more diverse group of parents and students involved when we revisit the mission statement Standard 1: Purpose and Direction February & October 2012 January 2013 Standard 1 Self-Assessment (Average Rating) February & October 2012 January 2013 Standard 2Self-Assessment (Average Rating) February & October 2012 January 2013 Standard 3 Self-Assessment (Average Rating) Where we WERE, Where we ARE, Where we are GOING......

2011-2012Success is HERE............ Overview“Then & Now” Staff decision to select Cornell Notes as a Powerful School-wide Strategy because of a study on what successful students did that led them to success1st year of total “buy in” by whole staff andFull implementation across the school. 3.3 2.67 3.0 2.75 3.0 2.71 3.0 2.4 2.85